Executive Summary

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The Indonesian government is rapidly restoring critical infrastructure in regions affected by recent floods, particularly in Aceh and West Sumatra. Key roads and bridges have been reopened, with 25 out of 38 national roads in Aceh now accessible ³

. The government has deployed 35 Bailey bridges across affected areas to restore connectivity. While challenges remain, particularly in Aceh Tengah and Bener Meriah, essential supplies including fuel, LPG, and electricity have been restored in most areas ⁵.

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Indonesia Accelerates Post-Flood Infrastructure Recovery

Rapid Response to Infrastructure Damage

The Indonesian government has launched an extensive effort to restore critical infrastructure in regions devastated by recent flooding, particularly in Aceh and West Sumatra. As of December 18, 2025, significant progress has been made in reopening key roads and bridges that were damaged or destroyed during the disaster ¹

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Progress in Road Connectivity

In Aceh, the Ministry of Public Works has successfully reopened several major routes, including the vital connection between Aceh Utara and Bener Meriah ¹

. This restoration has been crucial in facilitating the movement of relief supplies and personnel into previously isolated areas. As of December 17, 2025, 25 out of 38 national roads in Aceh were deemed functional, although some remained restricted to 4x4 vehicles ⁶.

Bridge Reconstruction Efforts

The government has deployed 35 Bailey bridges across various affected regions to rapidly restore connectivity where permanent bridges were damaged or destroyed ²

. For instance, the Bailey Mantuang bridge in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, has been restored and is now operational for vehicles up to 2.1 tons ².

Status of Essential Services

Significant progress has been made in restoring essential services across the affected regions:

Electricity: Out of 274,564 affected customers in West Sumatra, 274,419 had their power restored by December 18, 2025 ⁵
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https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8267000/kondisi-terkini-pasokan-bbm-lpg-listrik-ke-daerah-terdampak-banjir-sumbar
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Fuel and LPG: All 147 gas stations and 172 LPG distributors in West Sumatra were operational by December 17, 2025 ⁵
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https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8267000/kondisi-terkini-pasokan-bbm-lpg-listrik-ke-daerah-terdampak-banjir-sumbar
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Challenges and Ongoing Efforts

Despite the progress, challenges persist, particularly in remote areas such as Aceh Tengah and Bener Meriah, where access remains limited ⁴

. The government continues to prioritize these regions, with ongoing efforts to fully restore connectivity and essential services.

Government Coordination

The recovery efforts are being led by various government ministries, including the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in coordination with local authorities and emergency response teams ³

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